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Method and apparatus for remotely inserting watermark into encrypted compressed video bitstream

US8611531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2010
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8358
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for remote watermarking of a media program is disclosed. The method inserts a pattern of substituted second versions of media program portions that are invisible to the viewer, into reproduced copies of the media program. The method permits the watermarking of encrypted media programs.

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